Warrmer Longjohns

I like them because they always seem to have nice thick leg material which helps for wading and knock protection and thinner flexible shoulders (surfers like this for paddling out) for easy reaching around the boat but a bit more warmth and flush protection than a Long John. I do always massacre them though, even the expensive one by cutting the arms off and refinishing just above the elbow. Loosing the forearm makes getting on and off a lot easier, feels freer and eliminates risk of a tight sleeve restricting blood circulation leading to cramp or cold hands. Spray top over if wet n windy.

 

The one area NP is not as good as Zhik is in the ability to meet demand with supply of their product as most suppliers will struggle to supply you both a LJ and top!

 

I tried on the Firewire LJ and both the Matrix and Firewire tops on the other day (albeit the tops were not the right size).  I couldn't believe the stretchiness of the Firewire version, which for some reason seemed to be better than the Matrix.  The LJ was arguably more comfortable than my Gill LJ, which is amazing since it is almost twice as thick.

 

Chris, your feedback on the Matrix is really useful, as I am looking for something to take me from the Gill LJ through to 'proper' dry suit weaher and it maybe the Matrix or indeed the Gul Code Zero may prove to be a more flexible option than the Firewire version.

 

I suspect we are only getting into NP Firwire / Zhik superwarm territory as it starts getting more Autumnal, whereas I've had an issue with keeping warm enough off and on for the last couple of months.

Originally posted by davidyacht Not wishing to court controversy, but I wonder where the Gul and Typhoon kit comes from?

Yup. Would think that it's all made in China?